Job Description

Location where work is to be performed: Desmarais HallSession: 2024 Trimestre d\'automne | Fall TermFaculty: Facult\xc3\xa9 des arts / Faculty of ArtsUnit: Department of History_Students and CasualsJob Classification: Research Assistant (CUPE)Posting Type: Recherche / ResearchCourse Title: Histoire sociale/Social HistoryCourse Code: N/ASection:Supervisor name (if known):Date Posted: ao\xc3\xbbt 27, 2024Closing Date: septembre 12, 2024Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date aboveDescription of tasks (hours): Recherche / Research:0Pr\xc3\xa9paration / Preparation:0Contact avec \xc3\xa9tudiants / Contact with Students:0Correction - Notation / Grading:0Surveillance / Proctoring:0Formation / Training:0Autre / Other:0Number of positions: 1Expected Enrolment: N/AWork Start Date: septembre 16, 2024Work End Date: d\xc3\xa9cembre 31, 2024Total Work Hours: 120Language of Work: Anglais | English, Fran\xc3\xa7ais | FrenchGraduate Hourly Rate: 50.25Undergraduate Hourly Rate: 31.89Requirements and Nature of Work:English followsLa revue Histoire sociale / Social History est \xc3\xa0 la recherche dune adjointe ou dun adjoint \xc3\xa0 la r\xc3\xa9daction pour assister avec des t\xc3\xa2ches administratives reli\xc3\xa9es \xc3\xa0 la publication dune revue savante. La candidate o\xc3\xb9 le candidat travaillera sous la direction de la directrice g\xc3\xa9n\xc3\xa9rale et sera responsable pour la gestion du processus de publication des \xc3\xa9tudes critiques et comptes rendus de la revue. Les t\xc3\xa2ches incluront principalement, mais ne seront pas limit\xc3\xa9es \xc3\xa0 :

• G\xc3\xa9rer le compte de messagerie-courriel ;
• Communiquer avec les auteurs, les responsables des comptes rendus et les maisons d\xc3\xa9ditions ;
• Commander des ouvrages r\xc3\xa9cents aupr\xc3\xa8s des maisons d\xc3\xa9dition ;
• Enregistrer les livres re\xc3\xa7us dans une base de donn\xc3\xa9es et mettre \xc3\xa0 jour les dossiers courants ;
• Maintenir un index \xc3\xa0 jour des \xc3\xa9tudes critiques et comptes rendus ;
• Poster les ouvrages \xc3\xa0 faire recenser aux auteurs ;
• Suivre les directives des responsables des comptes rendus afin de pr\xc3\xa9parer les recensions pour publication ;
• Effectuer les r\xc3\xa9visions d\xc3\xa9preuves des comptes rendus ;
• Finaliser et envoyer les ententes relatives aux droits dauteurs ;
• Organiser lenvoi des exemplaires de la revue ;
• Classer et archiver des documents administratifs g\xc3\xa9n\xc3\xa9rales ;
• Cr\xc3\xa9er et maintenir une archive digitale ;
• Contribuer \xc3\xa0 la mise \xc3\xa0 jour et \xc3\xa0 lam\xc3\xa9lioration continue du site web.

\xc3\x80 la demande de la directrice, il ou elle entreprendra dautres t\xc3\xa2ches administratives, dans la limite des heures pr\xc3\xa9vues au contrat.La pr\xc3\xa9f\xc3\xa9rence sera accord\xc3\xa9e aux candidats bilingues enregistr\xc3\xa9s dans le programme d\xc3\xa9tude sup\xc3\xa9rieure en histoire.Pour plus de renseignements, visitez le site web de la revue (hssh.ca) ou communiquez avec la directrice de la revue, Danika Gourgon ( ).Histoire sociale / Social History is looking for an Editorial Assistant to help with administrative tasks related to the publication of an academic journal. The candidate will answer to the Executive Director and will be responsible for the management of the publishing process of the Review Essays and Book Reviews. Duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Managing emails;
• Communicating with authors, Book Review Editors, and publishers;
• Ordering recent books for review;
• Recording books received in a spreadsheet and maintaining the appropriate files;
• Maintaining an index of books received and keeping it updated;
• Shipping books for review to authors;
• Following the directives as provided by the Book Review Editors in order to prepare the Book Reviews for publication;
• Revising page proofs of the Book Reviews before publication;
• Finalising and sending Copyright agreements to authors;
• Assisting with the shipment of the journal;
• Filing and archiving general administrative documents;
• Creating and maintaining a digital archive;
• Updating the journals website.

As requested by the Executive Director, the Assistant may be asked to undertake other administrative tasks within the hours allocated by the contract.Preference will be given to bilingual candidates who are registered in a Graduate programme in the History department.For more information, please visit the journals website (hssh.ca) or contact the Executive Director, Danika Gourgon ( ).Additional Information and/or Comments:All University of Ottawa employees are required under provincial law to successfully complete all mandatory legislated training offered by the University. The list of training requirements may be modified by provincial law. If you are invited to continue the selection process, please notify us of any particular adaptive measures you might require. We may consult with the Health and Wellness sector of Human Resources, if needed. Any information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.The hiring process will be governed by the current CUPE 2626 collective agreement; you can click to find out more.The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation, and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence. While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons. The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, barrier-free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact the academic unit to communicate the accommodation need.Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 - Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.

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